When most homeowners think of plumbing problems, their minds automatically go to thoughts of problems that occur within their homes. Burst pipes, leaky faucets, and clogged drains are a few examples of common plumbing problems that Fort Worth area homeowners encounter all the time. However, have you considered some of the factors outside of your home that might be responsible for serious plumbing issues?
Broken Gutters and Downspouts
The gutter system around your home has a very important job. It transfers water off of your home and through the connected downspouts, washing it away from your home to keep it as dry as possible. If there is some kind of physical problem with your downspout or gutter system, you could experience flooding in the lower levels of your home.
Water that can’t move away from your home due to a broken gutter or downspout will inevitably soak into the ground near your home. As the ground saturates it generates water pressure against the foundation of your house, eventually forcing water through cracks in the basement walls and foundation.
Tree Roots
Do you have any large trees growing very close to your home? They may provide some welcome shade during Texas summers, but their roots could pose serious problems for your main water line or sewer line, which run from your home to public utility hookups in your neighborhood. When tree roots compress and damage these pipes, the results can be disastrous.
Outdoor Water Fixtures
Do you own a pool on your property, or do you have a lawn sprinkler system, hoses, and other water fixtures near your home? There are pipes that lead to these systems in most cases, and any problems that arise within them can influence the plumbing inside your home, too.
Not all plumbing issues originate inside a home. When you have issues with your home’s exterior or other factors around your home that lead to plumbing problems, you may need help from more than just a plumber to solve these issues. Hawk Plumbing in Fort Worth, TX can help with the plumbing side of these things. Contact us today to find out more about our residential plumbing services.